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The objectives of this unit are to expose students to Engineering Practice and provide working experience in the field of engineering. At the end of this unit, students will gain first hand experience of working in an Engineering environment, will see how engineering companies are organised and will be exposed to problem solving in a commercial environment. The syllabus requires each student to work as an employee of an approved engineering organisation and to submit a satisfactory written report of his or her work. Normally 12 weeks of practical work experience (420 hours minimum) is required and this is generally undertaken after the completion of the prescribed third year core courses and before enrolment in the final year of study. The University Careers and Appointments Service is available to assist students to obtain suitable employment.
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| Type | Hrs/Week | Sessions/Week | Description | |||
| Practical Experience | 35 hrs | 12 weeks practical work experience (420hrs minimum) |
| Type | Proficiency Level | Description | ||||
| Communication | Intermediate | Producing a written report that is clear, concise, complete and well organised. | ||||
| Information Skills | Advanced | Developing initiative in sourcing ideas, data and knowledge. In analysing and reporting on their professional environment, students will need to make appropriate inquiries. | ||||
| Professional Practice | Advanced | Developing an engineering approach and ethos, gaining an appreciation of engineering ethics through exposure to professional engineering practice. |
| Number | Description | GA Type | ||||
| 1 | Ability to relate knowledge developed during previous study to a professional engineering environment. | Professional Practice | ||||
| 2 | Ability to observe, analyse and document the technical and organisational aspects of an entry-level engineering position. | Professional Practice | ||||
| 3 | Ability to reflect on the development of personal skills and approach in civil engineering. | Professional Practice | ||||
| 4 | Understanding of the role of civil engineers in society. | Professional Practice | ||||
| 5 | Appreciation of engineering ethiccs. | Professional Practice |
| Number | Description | Type | Weight | Target Learning Outcome | Week Due | Teamwork |
| 1 | A Practical Experience Report must be submitted after completion of the required practical work experience. A Draft Practical Experience Report should be submitted by the end of Week 5 of Semester 1, and a final version of the Practical Experience Report should be submitted by the end of Week 10 of Semester 1. Length shall be at least 4,000 words, plus Figures (diagrams, photos, plans, etc.) and Appendices. | Report | 100 | 1 2 3 4 5 | Week 10 | no |
| Grades or Grading System | Description |
| Criteria Based Assessment | This unit is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis. Grades are awarded at levels of R (Satisfied requirements) or F (Fail) as defined by Academic Board Resolutions: Assessment and Examination of Coursework. Details of Academic Board Resolutions are available on the University's Policy website at http://www.usyd.edu.au/ab/policies/Assess_Exam_Coursework.pdf. Criteria for grades on individual assessment tasks and on the requirements for successful completion of this unit will be supplied by the coordinator at start of semester. |
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